Gainesville Thyroid & Parathyroid Center
Our team of expert specialists are unmatched in the Gainesville area. Our ENT surgeons perform approximately 150 thyroid and 50 parathyroid operations every year, and work closely with the North Florida Regional Medical Center to implement state-of-the-art hormone therapy care in all of our parathyroidectomy cases.
Common Thyroid and Parathyroid Disorders
Parotid Disorder
More commonly known as the salivary gland, the parotid gland is typically removed because of chronic infection, blockage, or a non-cancerous tumor. A parotidectomy involves a surgeon removing part of the salivary gland, without damaging the facial movement nerve that divides the parotid gland into two lobes.
Hyperthyroidism
An overactive thyroid is a condition called hyperthyroidism, which speeds up the body’s metabolism and creates abnormal functioning in many of the other body systems. Hyperthyroidism occurs in about 1% of women, who tend to contract the disorder more than men, and its most known form is Graves’ disease.
Hypothyroidism
In contrast, a thyroid gland that under-performs causes a disorder known as hypothyroidism. Hypothyroidism slows down the body’s metabolism and prevents the thyroid from producing enough hormones needed for good health.
Symptoms of a Thyroid Disorder
An estimated 59 million Americans suffer from thyroid disorders – however, the majority of people don’t know it. Consider contacting one of our qualified endocrinologists today to schedule a thorough thyroid examination if you have some or all of the following symptoms. These conditions are not exclusively signs of a thyroid disorder, but may be a possible indicator: